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<p>[QUOTE="carl1949, post: 334294, member: 12263"]I have a problem...well not exactly a problem...a wonderful challenge. As some of you know I am sorting through thousands of coins that my Grandfather and Grandmother buried in the late 30's. I am overwhelmed. I want to keep all the collectable coins and would like to cash out some of the "junk". As silver prices continue to spiral upwards I have mounting pressure. </p><p> </p><p>I have pretty much gone through all the coins. They include:</p><p> </p><p>Mercury Dimes </p><p>Roosevelt Dimes</p><p>Standing Liberty Quarters</p><p>Washington Quarters</p><p>A few Barber Halves</p><p>A BUNCH of Walking Liberties...especially 39D's in AU-MS (like at least 13 rolls) etc.</p><p>Morgan Dollars</p><p>Peace Dollars</p><p> </p><p>I have hundreds of highly collectable ones that I have put in the 2x2's, graded and valued that I plan on keeping for ever, but I also have thousands of others that are in great shape...just common dates. But as I look through again and again I notice the condition of some is so good that even though common they are probably worth more than "junk". As I said, I have pretty much sorted them out and have them in rolls according to dates etc. My delimma is that I am not EXACTLY sure which to label junk and which ones not to.</p><p> </p><p>If you can't see the date I assume that that would be considered junk for sure. Right? </p><p> </p><p>As I stated, I have thought about cashing out some of them and buying some gold coins that don't take up so much room. If silver goes high enough, I might even be able to retire a couple of debts on some property I own. Or should I just put it all back in the ground and forget about them and let my grandkids deal with them someday!?!:rolling:</p><p> </p><p>Your thoughts and advise would be appreciated very much. Thanks![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="carl1949, post: 334294, member: 12263"]I have a problem...well not exactly a problem...a wonderful challenge. As some of you know I am sorting through thousands of coins that my Grandfather and Grandmother buried in the late 30's. I am overwhelmed. I want to keep all the collectable coins and would like to cash out some of the "junk". As silver prices continue to spiral upwards I have mounting pressure. I have pretty much gone through all the coins. They include: Mercury Dimes Roosevelt Dimes Standing Liberty Quarters Washington Quarters A few Barber Halves A BUNCH of Walking Liberties...especially 39D's in AU-MS (like at least 13 rolls) etc. Morgan Dollars Peace Dollars I have hundreds of highly collectable ones that I have put in the 2x2's, graded and valued that I plan on keeping for ever, but I also have thousands of others that are in great shape...just common dates. But as I look through again and again I notice the condition of some is so good that even though common they are probably worth more than "junk". As I said, I have pretty much sorted them out and have them in rolls according to dates etc. My delimma is that I am not EXACTLY sure which to label junk and which ones not to. If you can't see the date I assume that that would be considered junk for sure. Right? As I stated, I have thought about cashing out some of them and buying some gold coins that don't take up so much room. If silver goes high enough, I might even be able to retire a couple of debts on some property I own. Or should I just put it all back in the ground and forget about them and let my grandkids deal with them someday!?!:rolling: Your thoughts and advise would be appreciated very much. Thanks![/QUOTE]
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